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ever more varied range of rare and sought after pieces.
My Lucky Finds
An old (19th century) Turkmen silver ring with 3 elements ornated with pretty floral and animal motives ... I liked it because it is mounted on a single ring finely crafted ... it nicely rests on the hand of the wearer ...
Price : 495,00 €
A splendid rock crystal bead with intaglio (cabochon) representing a deer ...
This amulet comes from Iran and dates from the beginning of the 20th century
The pearl was probably older and was a part of a larger set. The top (flat part) measures 1.024 in x 0.945 in (USA).
An old silver ring from Sudan ("Rashaida" tribes) ... This old ring with a very beautiful patina dates from the end of the 19th century ... This very "ornamental" ring says a lot about the social status of the woman who wears it!
Price : 315,00 €
Very elegant ! A necklace made up of 25 Turquoise beads and 27 elements in 18ct gold.
This lovely necklace comes from Rajasthan (Jaipur) ...
A pair of silver earrings, turquoises and 2 pearls dating from the 19th century from Lhasa in Tibet ... Given their weight and size, these earrings were worn as ornaments hanging in the hair at the level of the ears ... rare collection pieces!
Price : 1 250,00 €
A pendant depicting the goddess DURGA (Hinduism) riding a lion ... In Hinduism, the goddess DURGA is a radiant supremacy riding on a lion carrying arms and a lotus flower ... An embodiment of strength female designer (SHAKTI)
Price : 125,00 €
From Kathmandu, Nepal, a very nice pair of bracelets (dating from early 20th century) in silver (inside support in yak Horn) and turquoises (4 on each bracelet) ... very refined floral and animal decoration ...
Price : 650,00 €
A pair of large (hoop) earrings from Tibet in silver and adorned with a coral bead ... These earrings date from the beginning of the 20th century ... Nice twist work ... Beautiful patina of use !
Price : 640,00 €
A silver ring (saddle model) and set with a bead of coral from Tibet ... This ring dates from the beginning of the 20th century and the silver work (granulations and filigree) is remarkable !
This ring is definitely a women's ring ...
This splendid silver ring is ornated with a magnificent bead in lapis-lazuli coming from Afghanistan is originating from Iran and dated from early 20th century. The body of the ring showes a beautiful design.
Price : 480,00 €
Nepalese silver and turquoise ring. Recently mounted, this ring decorated with 3 old turquoises is superb for the quality of its stones and the beauty of its granulations ... very elegant and easy to wear for all women who love turquoises!
Price : 315,00 €
A double-sided moghul necklace (India) made of freshwater pearls, 1 amethyst, various colors enamels, gildings and various stones ... raffinated work, this necklace is typical of Mughal art ... six rectangular pendants framing a central oval pendant ... the clasp is in 18 ct gold ... this piece dates from the first half of the 20th century ...
Price : 2 700,00 €
A Safavid period 1501-1736 ring ("Sasani") from Persia in 22 ct gold and decorated with a carnelian intaglio representing Alexander the Great as a warrior ... As often, the carnelian intaglio is much more older than the body of the ring ...
Price : 4 500,00 €
A splendid old Kazak bracelet (early 20th century) in silver and gildings adorned with three classic medallions and two floral ornaments ... The openwork gildings on both sides of the bracelet is beautiful and the ornamental silver work on each side of the medallions is not less refined!
Price : 1 250,00 €
An old (19th century) silver ring with many granulations from the "Rashaida" peoples of Sudan.
Price : 345,00 €
A splendid moghul necklace in 20ct gold adorned with various stones (rubies, emeralds, pearls and diamond) ... this necklace was found at Jaipur in Radjastan and is more than one hundred years ago ... the necklace itself is composed of rubies pearls and 20ct gold elements ...
Price : 3 600,00 €
An old silver ring (19th century) from China. The ring is surmounted by three birds and at its top a lotus flower. Very nice patina of use and very rare !
Price : 395,00 €
A pair of (silver) ear and hair ornaments found in Jaipur ... This head set is typical of a 20th century work from northern India (Probably Himachal Pradesh - Faceted coral and turquoise inlays ) ... The rather sophisticated silver work is very Indian in its design ...
Price : 1 395,00 €
The first of the series of 2 men's rings from Iran (with intaglio indicating God blessing). The stone is onyx bead.
As often, the intaglio stone is older (late 19th, early 20th) than the body of the ring in silver and gilded copper ...
A pair of 22ct gold earrings from Gujarat in India ... These earrings dating from 20th century are typical of those that can be found in the great cities of India, especially in cities like Jaipur ...
Price : 450,00 €
A 20k gold ring found in Jaipur adorned with 5 diamonds and 10 red glass beads and splendidly enameled on the outside and inside of the body of the ring ... This one dates from the first half of the 20th century . ..
Price : 2 100,00 €
A magnificent Ottoman ring in silver and engravings to the glory of God... It is decorated with copper motives (including 4 claws) and animal engravings... Very refined! This ring dates from the middle of the 20th century.
Price : 360,00 €
A beautiful Kazakh silver ring. This type of ring is a kind of ring made of semi precious elements with more ordinary ones such as cardboard, paper or even plexi ... On this one in the center, two spiral patterns. .
Price : 475,00 €
A splendid pair of Gujarat earrings (India) in 20 kt gold worn by the "Rabari - Nagali" women ... The "Nagla" in thread distinguish the married women Rabari Kacchi ... This type of earrings are old ( 19th century) and were part of the dowry handed over by married women ...
Price : 1 650,00 €
A beautiful traditional Tibetan headdress from South Tibet adorned with coral and turquoise and dating from the end of the 19th century ... the whole is mounted on steel wire and the inside main frame covered with cotton ... at the top, a floral decorative element in silver also set with turquoise and coral...
Price : 2 500,00 €
A ring in 18ct gold and coral dating from the 50th ... at the top of the coral, a golden point representing "the eye of God" ... I like this ring for the quality of the coral and its open flower shape design like a fruit ... this ring was found in Rajasthan, although the coral comes from the Mediterranean area ...
Price : 1 500,00 €
Kali (ma) - (Chamunda) in Hinduism belongs as spouse to Shiva.
Goddess of the time of death and deliverance, destructive and creative mother ... She sticks out her tongue and is crowned with human skulls ... In tradition, this goddess dances on the body of Shiva. In Sanskrit, "Kala" means time which destroys all things.
Whoever worships her is free of fear of destruction.
It destroys evil on all forms. In this case, the face is here in gilded brass and copper, and the mask is on base ... This mask dates from the mid-20th century.
A nice old (early 20th c.) ring in silver and gildingswith a good quality square lapis lazuli ... Found in Kabul in Afghanistan ... Nice ingravings all around the body of the ring.
Price : 395,00 €
A 3-part pectoral-type silver necklace ... Adorned with semi-precious stones (5 carnelians, 2 agates and 4 tourmalines) ... Pretty silver work: in relief with small bells at the bottom ... This jewel dates from early 20th century ... Found in Istanbul (Turkey) ...
Price : 375,00 €
A splendid necklace in 22ct gold and lapis lazuli from Afghanistan (13 small beads in gold and 6 floral decorative elements in gold) ... The clasp is a golden carabiner.
This necklace made of 36 round lapis lazuli beads and 18 tubular lapis lazuli elements.
It has been mounted on steel wire in India in Jaïpur.
A pair of 20 kt gold leaf-shaped earrings from the Pipal tree (Bodhi Tree) ... from Gujarat (India). The pipal is a very old tree and highly sacred for both Hindus and Buddhists ... These earrings date from the beginning of the 20th century.
Price : 1 500,00 €
A very beautiful Afghan ring in silver with an intaglio representing the effigy of Alexander the Great (on a carnelian base).. The ring, more or less 100 years old, is set with 4 claws...
Very nice patina of use...
An elegant pair of 18ct gold and coral earrings (first half of the 20th century) ... drop shape ... with a very secure gold clasp ... this pair of earrings comes from Rajasthan in India but this quality coral comes from the Mediterranean area ...
Price : 1 350,00 €
An old nice pair of cuffs in silver dating from late 19th century ... This two cuffs from Rajastan (India) are slighty different for the height and the motives ... This ancient cuffs look so modern !
Price : 1 350,00 €
An old wedding pendant (thali) in 20 ct gold which was a gift in the bride's dowry ... From Tamil Nadu (South India). This pendant dates from the end of the 19th century. Very beautiful and very elaborate on both sides!
Price : 1 350,00 €
An extraordinary silver ring, both in craftsmanship and detail ... Genghis Khan in all his warlike splendor! It is rare to see a such finishing quality ... This ring dates from the mid-20th century ...
Price : 450,00 €
A necklace and pendant (KABYL-Algeria) in silver and enamel including six coral beads and four small enamel and glass paste pendants ... This type of pendant, like all Berber jewelry, was made by Jewish goldsmiths ... This pendant dates from the 20th century ... The size of the central pendant is 5.39 x 1.96 in (USA) ...
Price : 960,00 €
A rare piece ! A Coptic silver necklace with pendants; the main one is a Christ on the cross ... Found in Cairo (Egypt), this necklace is typical from Eastern Christians ... It dates from the end of the 19th century ... Extremely sophisticated, it is decorated with different pendants, including madonna and child for the clasp ...
Price : 1 400,00 €
A silver ring, gildings 18ct (750/1000) decorated with a veined cabochon agate... from Iran and dating from the early 20th century... excellent condition of conservation !
The body of the ring is made of silver and looks like rhinestones...
A great G'au (box) Nepalese silver and copper dating from the 19th century with 8 Hindu and Buddhist representations (goddess Durga, sitting Buddhas in lotus position ...) beautiful work of gildings and silver filigree and decorated with mosaics of coral and turquoises ... on the bottom and sides of this exceptional piece, the representation of a Tibetan Dorje (or Vajra) which symbolizes strength and power and on the back a huge cross Vajra which means the incredible stability of the state of enlightenment and spirituallity! So large, these Ga'u have become temple objects much for collectors and people in search of spirituality ... the interior is covered with copper ...
Price : 3 950,00 €
A splendid silver ring set with a magnificent jade cabochon... This type of ring found in Kabul before the "events" and which is around a hundred years old is rare!
Splendid green jade with scattered black traces ...
Beautiful simplicity and patina of the body of the silver ring... In addition, you have an original cord which put the ring at the right size of the one who wore it... This adds an original touch of authenticity!
A finely chiseled silver ring set with a magnificent rock crystal pearl... This ring is recent even if, as often, the pearl is older...
Price : 425,00 €
A splendid ring in silver and jade with adjustable size from Myanmar (Burma) ... This ring was recently made (closed setting) ... of an astonishing modernism ! ... The plate has a length of 1.8 in and a width of 0.78 in ...
Price : 900,00 €
This beautiful writting intaglio on a wonderful agate is set up a silver body whose I like especially the foral work. From Iran, it dates from the early century.
Price : 480,00 €
A splendid pair of earrings found in Turkey ... A very good quality of turquoise probably coming from Iran ... I liked the shape in drop and the simplicity ... The closer in silver is very secure ...
Price : 395,00 €
A very beautiful classic Turkmen ring (Azeri tribe) in silver, central carnelian and small turquoises on the body ... This type of ring is now very difficult to find!
Very nice patina of use.
A 20th century silver ring adorned with a beautiful onyx... This ring is wearable by both men and women!
Pretty granulations on the body of the ring...
A splendid tea set from Imperial Japan.
This service is in gilded brass.
It was probably purely ornamental.
A splendor!
Height on stand: 1.57 in
Tea pot weight: 412 gr
Cup weight: 85 gr
A magnificent stamp ring, early 20th century, is made in silver and copper ... the inscriptions are probably the name of the owner and made for signing documents.
Price : 465,00 €
A nepalese newar ornamental brass mask with 5 representations of the Buddha in wood and painted leather ... A real crown! This kind of colored mask is typically intended for export: Buddhism, unlike Hinduism, is much more oriented towards the outside world, the West included ... The finish of this mask is very refined!
The mask is placed on a base. The mask alone measures 14.56 in (USA) height.
A "tribal" necklace from Nagaland (North-East India - Kohima) in blue ceramic beads, oblong beads imitating the tibetan "Dzi"(excavation agates) and above all a pendant composed of 2 horns (bone) and yak hair ... below a bronze element in the shape of a trumpet ...
Price : 400,00 €
A splendid pair of Uzbek earrings in silver, gildings, coral beads and carnelians ... They date from the first half of the 20th century ... The pendants of each earring are not identical! ... This large and ornate style is typical of this part of Central Asia (especially the enamel work) ...
Price : 411,00 €
From Lhasa in Tibet, a georgious pendant (Ga'u) dating from 19th c. This ornament is nicely worked with silver filigree and a good quality of ancient bead of coral in the center. This necklace is set with nice beads of amber and coral. It is mounted on steel wire... Originaly this Ga'u was covered at the back by a copper plate.
Price : 2 350,00 €
A magnificent large Yemeni (Sana'a) wedding necklace dating from the beginning of the 20th century...
This silver and coral bead necklace features 13 long silver pendants and round coral bead endings...
Each Yemeni family has its own design regarding silver and coral elements... Each necklace is adaptable for its length...
A large silver ring from Iran, recently made, with a beautiful intaglio bead of clear sapphire ... This bead probably comes from a necklace ...
Price : 950,00 €
Magnificent Tibetan "saddle" ring adorned with a coral bead... The coral comes from the Mediterranean region: there is no sea in Tibet and the coral has necessarily been imported! The Tibetans like the stones and shells that they could not find at home ...
Very beautiful work of the body in silver decorated on both sides with a dragon's head ...
An astonishing ancient 18ct gold ring from Afghanisthan ornated with the best quality of lapis lazuli ... And on one side the God eye ...
Price : 3 600,00 €
A pretty typically Afghan ring, dating from the beginning of the 20th century ... Nice patina and granulations ... This type of ring is currently difficult to find ... It is adorned with a carnelian with inscription ...
Price : 211,00 €
From Iran, a very beautiful worked silver ring adorned with a splendid "translucent" and "marbled" carnelian ... Very beautiful patina and as very often, the stone is older than its silver body (years 60) ... A very beautiful men's ring that also suits women so well ...
Price : 495,00 €
A great "classic" silver Turkmenistan ring set with a beautiful carnelian ... this ring suitable for both men and women is old (early 20th century) and has a beautiful patina ...
Price : 395,00 €
My second ring from Iran in gilded silver and jade intaglio (God blessing).
Here also the intaglio jade is older (late 19th, early 20th) than the more recent silver and gilded copper body ...
Nice granulations around the edge ...
This wonderful ring ornated with a black eye agate set on a silver body with beautiful design dates from early 20th century, Safavide period, is coming from Iran.
Price : 500,00 €
The "PIPAL" tree and its leaves are often used as figurative motifs in Gujarat (India) : a sacred tree (ficus religiosa) with multiple symbols and uses. The pipal is an imposing tree that can reach up to 100 feet in height. The 20 kt gold pendant measures 2.55 x 1.85 in (USA), at its center a lapis lazuli bead. This pendant is mounted on a necklace of mat lapis lazuli beads on steel wire and small gold beads ... The lapis comes from Afghanistan and the pendant and gold beads from Jaipur ...
Price : 3 200,00 €
A georgious ceremonial object from Tibet: this silver headdress lined with trimmings represent five human skulls decorated with flames ... At the top, another skull with a larger unique flame! This exceptional collector's item dates from the first half of the 19th century and was only worn during important Buddhist ceremonies: this type of ritual object was part of offerings supposed to chase away evil spirits!
Price : 2 400,00 €
An old "serpentine" ring (early 20th century) in silver from Rajasthan in India ... A classic of its kind!
Very nice patina of use ...
A silver bracelet whose simple and refined aesthetic appealed to me ...
Found in Jaipur a few years ago: considering its patina, I believe it dates from the 30ties (Art Deco style) ... Beautiful patina and some oxidation ...
A splendid tubular silver ring... The work on the sliding silver ring is especially refined!
Recent mounting and Afghani origin ...
A silver and turquoise ring from Iran ... The body of this ring is elegant with its birds on both sides ...
Price : 450,00 €
An old "Azeri" (Turkmen tribe) ring in silver and a very beautiful closed set carnelian.
I liked this ring for its simplicity and its patina of use ... It dates from the beginning of the 20th century...
Very rare and outstanding ancient Chinese silver ring dating from the 19th century. Very beautiful patina of use ... It represents three characters dressed with traditional clothing ...
Price : 395,00 €
A pretty little necklace 2 rows and 7 pendants from Yemen in silver and coral ... This necklace is more or less 100 years old and was worn by young women ...
Price : 450,00 €
This old Yemeni "collector" necklace (early 20th century) in coral, silver and trimmings is a rare piece that combines strength and delicacy on the female throats ...
Price : 1 350,00 €
A silver African amber (yellow resin) ring from the Sahel (closed setting) ... This ring for men or women is beautiful in its simplicity: this a refined and very flattering object! This ring dates from the 60s ... I expose here the two models still at in the showroom ...
Price : 355,00 €
Found in the south of Italy (Sorrento), a pretty very feminine ring in 18ct gold adorned with a very pure turquoise from Iran (closed set and pretty border)
Price : 875,00 €
A traditional necklace with "S" clasp made up of 139 hexagonal faceted 18ct gold beads from Rajasthan in India ... This necklace dates from the middle of the 20th century and is mounted on steel wire.
Price : 1 750,00 €
A silver and gilding men's ring adorned with a lapis lazuli bead from Iran ... This ring dates from the first half of the 20th century ... The lapis comes from Afghanistan ... Gorgeous work on the body of the ring and very nice patina of use!
Price : 495,00 €
A beautiful well-structured silver ring with 8 brass claws which enclose a carnelian cabochon of good quality... this ring is of Iranian origin...
I particularly like its mixed side and its finish of the body!
Beautiful patina of use... This ring dates from the 1930s (20th century).
A silver ring from Kabul in Afghanistan adorned with a turquoise pearl from Iran and dating from the early 20th century ... The turquoise is of great perfection!
Price : 345,00 €
A beautiful silver Tibetan travel G'au (end of the 19th century) ... Magnificent work of the silver filigree on the center of the object ... This G'au is decorated with four turquoise stones and a coral bead in the center ... The thickness of this object is 2.1 cm (0.82 in (USA)) ... This quality piece is very rare and hard to find!
Price : 1 250,00 €
A splendid three-row turquoise necklace (73 turquoise beads, 2 silver beads and silver clasp) strung on a solid black cord ... Coming from Ladakh (North India), this necklace dates from the first half of the 20th century. .. Very elegant choker and an affordable price given the number of turquoise beads!
Price : 950,00 €
A bronze "Dogon" ring from Mali probably representing two huts ... This ring dates from the beginning of the 20th century ...
Price : 215,00 €
A silver fibula from Tunisia dating from the end of the 19th century ...
Good state and beautiful patina of use ...
Turkmen silver and cornalines cuffs.
A beautiful old pair (late 19th century) of 3-levels silver cuffs and 15 cornalines on each piece of the pair ... typically from the "tekke" tribes.
Price : 1350 € per piece (2700 € for the pair)
A splendid "saddle" ring in silver and turquoise from Tibet and dating from the middle of the 20th century ... These rings were traditionally worn either on the fingers or in the hair.
Excellent condition and very nice patina of use!
Nice work of the body of the ring with the representation of the dragon emerging from a floral pattern ...
A pair of Moghul earrings in 18 ct gold, enamel and facet lapis lazuli ... a bit of email is missing on one of the two beads but this does not affect the precious side of these earrings! This elegant montage dates from the first half of the 20th century. Lapis is of course originally from Afghanistan.
Price : 540,00 €
An Afghan silver orned with Venitian pearl ring (with a set in copper) ...
This ring dates from the sixties but the pearl of Venice is older!
Originally these refined Venetian pearls were also used as currency ... Below the body of the ring, a small silver ball supposed to represent the eye of God ...
An antique silver Ethiopian (Harrar tribe) ring dating from the mid-20th century. It is adorned with very nice square granulations ...
Price : 425,00 €
An 18ct gold ring adorned with an old Egyptian turquoise, mobile and dating from mid 20th century ... the turquoise scarab is older ... this type of jewelry was traditional in ancient Egypt ...
Price : 4 500,00 €
A very nice pair of silver cornelian earrings ... cone-shaped ... these earrings are light and very easy to wear ... found in Afghanistan (20th c.) ...
Price : 315,00 €
A pair of silver and turquoises earrings from Tibet (floral form - lotus) ... Very nice work on the turquoise cutouts and silver granulations around ... These earrings date from the middle of the 20th century ...
Price : 550,00 €
A Nepal silver ring represanting a Tibetan Stupa... this ring dates from the middle of the 20th century... typically Buddhist!
The Tibetan Stupa is the symbol of the way to enlightenment... (it is the support of Buddha's spirit)
A beautiful amber ring ... This amber bead, from Baltic area, as been mounted on a gold plated silver body ... The result is astonishing ! The amber is fossilised resina from hundred millions years of age ... The material of the body is silver " rosé " plated gold ... I liked it because the amber makes me think of a " Turner " painting !
Price : 495,00 €
A very beautiful necklace in 22 kt gold and lapis lazuli (faceted beads) from Rajasthan ... Very nice quality of lapis lazuli ... This necklace was mounted in Jaipur, India.
Price : 1 500,00 €
A magnificent bracelet in 20 kt gold and 4 emeralds. The 20 kt gold elements are 16 small granulated spheres, 2 round pearls near the magnetic clasp and 22 faceted pearls ...
This bracelet was found in Jaipur in India and its assembly is recent.
A silver men's ring from Afghanistan set with a very beautiful white agata dating from early 20th century ... The openwork body of the ring is particularly well made !
Price : 495,00 €
A Turkmen "Tekke" bracelet in silver, gildings and 4 cornelians ... This bracelet is old (late 19th century) and extremely refined ... Beautiful floral and serpentine gilded decorations ! Nice patina of use ... Now it is very rare to find this type of bracelet made up of a single row and therefore wearable !
Price : 650,00 €
A silver ring decorated with the Magic Square (sacred numbers from the Koran) dating from the first half of the 20th century ... From the Magrheb (found in Istanbul in Turkey) ...
Price : 395,00 €
A very nice an wearable silver bracelet dating from early 20th c. coming from India (Maharasthra and Gujarat). This type of bracelet was exclusively worn by Rabari women.
Price : 650,00 €
My collection of 7 silver rings dating from the 19th century, all from China ... Very sophisticly decorated with various patterns (mainly floral and human) ... These pieces are very rare and difficult to find !
Separate purchase possible at 175 € each.
The size is adaptable.
A silver and copper and carnelian ring from Turkmenistan (Tekke Tribe) and dating from the beginning of the 20th century ... Small decorative silver bell and dedicated to ladies !
Price : 325,00 €
A necklace (18ct gold clasp in S) composed of 30 ruby root pearls found in Jaipur, India.
Near the clasp on each side 2 lovely worked gold pearls.
This old bracelet (early 20th century) in stamped silver is coming from Palestine ... Right now, it's difficult to find ... It is decorated with a central twist surrounded by two thin twists ... We also find this type of bracelet in Egypt and Sudan.
Magnificent patina of use ... The internal diameter is adaptable.
A Mogul ring in silver and 18ct gold (early 20th) ... adorned with a baroque pearl (bird shape) ... the eyes are rubies and its body is covered with different stones (citrine, sapphires, rubies) ... its design makes this ring an exceptional piece! ... I found this piece in Jaipur (India) ...
Price : 1 950,00 €
A Tibetan rock crystal skull dating from early 20th century decorated with three golden brass flames symbolizing light and life ... This sacred object found in Lhassa represant compassion and understanding ... The height and width of the skull are 3.54 in (USA) ... The measure of the flames is 2.36 in (USA) wide and 3.54 in (USA) high ...
Price : 3 950,00 €
A silver amulet containing Koranic verses from Sudan ... Simplicity and beauty characterize this object easy to wear with a simple cotton cord ... This "Rashaida" amulet dates from the beginning of the 20th century ...
Price : 375,00 €
A silver ring (7 spirals) and open setting (therefore adaptable to any finger) from the north of Thailand ...
Very good quality and patina of use.
The spirals evoke in all forms, energy, rhythm, both circular and ascending progression: It is the permanence of Being and the endless mobility of Life!
A pretty silver ring set with an "agate with an eye" from Iran dating from the first half of the 20th century.
Very nice work on the silver on the body of the ring.
A rare Koranic ring made of silver and jade intaglio (Koranic verse) ... Magnificent work of the writings and very beautiful old jade ... The body of the ring is also sophisticated ! This ring dates from the first half of the 20th century, jade being even older ...
The jade tray is 1.18 in x 0.90 in ...
A pair of 20 kt gold earrings (early 20th century) part of the dowry of the women of Karnataka (South India) ... Again this type of earrings were worn on the lobe of the ear (large hole): Here also to make them wearable, they are adapted with a hook - clasp - in gold ...
They are called "Kirtimukha" ...
In reference, see book: "Earrings" by Waltraud GANGULY edited by B. R. Publishing Corporation
A pretty ring in silver ornated with a coral bead, enamels and gildings ( copper ) ... On both sides, pretty filigree ! This ring is Berber and dates from the middle of the 20th century ... It's rare to find this type of very feminine Berber ring!
Excellent state of conservation!
A beautiful silver ring from Kazakhstan set with a beautiful lapis lazuli bead ... this ring dates from the first half of the 20th century. A classic of its kind with these filigree spiral patterns.
Price : 450,00 €
A beautiful ancient (early 20th c.) 20ct gold ring ornated with a splendid lapis lazuli intaglio representing Alexander the Great ... On the body of the ring is the God eye ... from Iran ...
Price : 8 400,00 €
Mounted in India on steel wire (Jaipur), a beautiful necklace with carnelian beads (some are faceted) from Tibet ... For Buddhists, the carnelian has protective virtues ...
17 carnelian beads
52 pearls in 22ct gold (and 18ct clasp)
Nice man ring in silver ornated with a nice turquoise from Arizona (USA) ... This ring fits to men and women ... The turquoise is top quality and the settings is very very well made and secured ...
Price : 515,00 €
A pair of 22 kt gold earrings (19th century) worn by "Rabari" women from Gujarat (India) ... These earrings called "Patina" were worn in the earlobe ... Their simple shape made them still very "modern" !
Price : 2 450,00 €
Personal creation: a silver mask ring out of my imagination and inspired by terracotta heads of Odile Kinart enthroned for more than thirty years in my garden ...
Price : 1 750,00 €
An persian man ring with a hexagonal hollow tray in silver and gildings dating from the beginning of the 20th century ... In its center, a small cube surmounted by a golden pearl (God eye) ... This ring is original by its design in the shape of a clover ...
Price : 495,00 €
A splendid pair of kazak cuffs in silver decorated with the classical medallions from that part of the world ... this type of bracelets is now difficult to find and become real rare pieces ... this pair is dating from early 20th century and as been found in Astana ...
Price : 2 850,00 €
A gorgeous necklace from Nepal (Gurung & Tamang) in lacquered gold (wax) and felt ... The original name of this necklace is "Kantha" ... This necklace dates from the first half of the 20th century ... Its cord is adjustable (sliding knot).
2 cones (elongated hammered grains) and 15 pearls filled with lacquer and red felt between each grain ("pumpkin" shape) ...
A splendid necklace (strong Tibetan influence) found in Himachal Pradesh (north of India) ... The necklace itself is composed of 30 carnelian beads (28 in the shape of a pumpkin and 2 in the shape of a flattened and angularly cut). ..
The rectangular silver pendant is ornated of 28 floral motifs ...
This piece dates from the end of the 19th century. This necklace is mounted on steel wire ... Small silver beads protect the carnelian beads ... The clasp is a silver carabiner ... The silver pendant measures 2.67 out of 2.16 in (USA) ...
A splendid pair of silver earrings ornated with a central cornelian bead with eleven turquoise beads ... Drop shape ... Very elegant and confortable to wear ! Coming from Iran (20th century).
Price : 415,00 €
An old silver ring from Afghanistan representing an altar with four pillars ... On the tray, traces of turquoise ... This ring dates from the end of the 19th century ... This type of ring is rare and difficult to find ...
Price : 460,00 €
A very beautiful "classic" Turkmen ring (Azeri tribe) in silver adorned with a central carnelian (closed set) ... Very beautiful patina of use ... This ring dates from the beginning of the 20th century ...
Price : 495,00 €
A silver and carnelian men's ring from Kazakhstan enameled on carnelian with Koranic inscriptions ... A splendid classic that is now difficult to find ...
Price : 450,00 €
An exceptional ceremonial tibetan saddle dating from the end of the 19th century in wood, trimmings, silver and gildings. This saddle is decorated with a motive representing mythical animals (dragons, birds, very sophisticated floral motifs) ... They certainly mark a Chinese influence! ... This saddle was diverted from its primary use and served as a seat on the ground for an old Afghan merchant in Kabul! ... Its weight is between 7 and 8 Kg.
Price : 6 500,00 €
A magnificent ceremonial bracelet (19th century) from Tibet in silver and ivory worked ...
The sophistication of the patterns clearly indicate that this bracelet has strong Chinese origins ... This type of cubic bracelet is truly exceptional ornament (probably ordered for a wedding of a wealthy family!)
A splendid 18 ct gold ring ornated with a lapis lazuli stone (cabochon) from Afghanistan ... The work set is very light but strong ... This ring founded in Kabul dates from the mid 20th century ...
Price : 2 350,00 €
Anstonishing 22ct solid gold ring ornated with an aqua marine cabochont stone ... I found this ring in Turkey ...
Price : 6 600,00 €
From Afghanistan, a splendid ring (large size) in silver set with an agate, triple eye, exceptional. The body of the ring is very refined...
Price : 600,00 €
A splendid ring in 20 ct solid gold from Iran ornated with an old intaglio in cornaline representing a “mythical” cervidae. The body of the ring is finely chiselled ... from the end of the 19th century.
Price : 2 500,00 €
A silver and lapis lazuli men's ring (with a set of 6 claws) on a body decorated with spirals (signs of life) and braids around the edge ...
The decorum of the body of the ring is particularly refined (6 triangles pointed towards the outside of the setting and the sets in braids).
The superb lapis lazuli, as well everything about this ring evokes Afghanistan!
An astonishing Afghan ring in plate (2.24 x 1.77 in ) ... This ring (old pendant element) dating from early 20th century features magnificent work on the plate (floral patterns)!
Underside as often, a representation of the eye of God (small silver ball) as well as a magnificent work on the body ring (floral patterns) ... Very beautiful patina of use ...
A beautiful stepped ring from the early 20th century from Kazakhstan in silver, mika and paper ... Beautiful state and nice patina of use ...
Price : 435,00 €
This silver ring with a wonderful bead in amber goes as well to the man or woman. Its comes from Tibet and dates early 20th century.
Price : 480,00 €
A beautiful silver ring with eternal spiral patterns on the body ... From Kazakhstan ... The carnelian is partially cut near the closed setting ... Very beautiful patina of use ... Early 20th century ...
Price : 435,00 €
A 22kt gold and lapis lazuli choker from Rajasthan, found in Jaipur and dating from the first half of the 20th century ... Pretty, refined and geometric patterns ... This necklace is mounted on an adjustable cotton cord.
Very elegant !
A huge fabric ornament (trimmings) brass, turquoises and shells dedicated to the goddess Kalima ... This type of Kalima
ornament is characterized by a full of skulls supposed to chase away evil spirits ... It is also the most terrifying representation of the Hindu pantheon ... In most cases, it sticks out its tongue!
She is also the goddess of destruction (essentially destruction of "time") ... People
who worshiped this goddess are freed from the fear of destruction because she destroys evil in all its forms!
A Tibetan rock crystal skull dating from the beginning of the 20th century, decorated with silver gildings, emeralds and rubies roots, and decorations (animal and floral) taken from Hinduism and Buddhism... This very decorative object has been restored in the sixties for exportation and symbolizes the wisdom, compassion and understanding for traditional Tibetans …
Price : 1 950,00 €
A silver ring from Iran adorned with a carnelian intaglio representing a deer.
Very nice work and design on the setting and the body of the ring (closed setting and 2 claws).
These ancient Turkmen pendants from the early 20th century in silver are most often fully adorned with carnelian cabochons; Here, they are glass beads and a central carnelian. All with a magnificent patina of use ... Originally, this pendant was an ornament of clothing, a button used to close the top of the cloth ...
This pendant - button is distinguished by its large size!
From my collection, this necklace from Sana 'a in Yemen : it is made up of three rows of silver and coral and dates from the beginning of the 20th century ...
Extremely delicate and refined, it highlights the female throats ...
A silver Persian ring with a beautiful Venetian pearl from early 20th century… Originally, this ring was worn by men but as often, it is also nicely worn by women ... this ring is adaptable …
Price : 545,00 €
Hanging on a "snake chain" from India, a beautiful old Koranic box from Maghreb ... attached to the box, 7 silver chains completed by decorative elements (hands of Fatima, stars, ...)
Price : 2 950,00 €
From Iran, a splendid silver ring with a pearl of Venice representing a character with the 4 members apart ...
The work of the body of the ring is very refined (spirals, hearts and granulations).
This ring dates from the mid-20th century even if the pearl is older!
A ring of Persian origin in silver representing in intaglio (4 claws) a galloping horse with an imposing tail and mane ... The stone is a carnelian.
Very nice work on the body of the ring firmly "set"!
Magnificent patina and refined work which indicates its Persian origin.
Under the ring a motive representing the "good eye"
This type of silver and enamel pendant-ornament dating from the early 20th century comes from southern Morocco and was worn by Berber women in the hair ; It contains fragrant herbs or scented wool ... Western ladies could worn this collectible ornament with a flexible black cord or lace ...
Price : 315,00 €
A silver and enamel ring (floral motives on the body of the ring) surmounted in "bezel setting" by a very beautiful cabochon carnelian ...
The body of the silver ring is open and can be adapted ... Typical Chinese ancient work !
Made on the antic way !
A 21 ct mat gold ring with an amethyst cabochon set with four claws ... a georgous creation!
A silver ring from Kazakhstan (Astana) dating from the early 20th century ... ornated with a carnelian bead "intaglio" representing an animal motive ... silver spiral patterns are typical of this area of the world ...
Price : 455,00 €
A silver ring (probably Ethiopia - East Africa) from the Italian colonial period ... This 1.5 lire coin, with the effigy of an eagle with spread wings on the front indicates on its back "Victorio Emmanuel III" (1869 - 1947) ...
Price : 165,00 €
A large old Tibetan bronze mask dating from the half of the 20th century and placed on the pediment of a temple ... As often, this type of mask, by the fear it represented, was supposed to drive out evil spirits and keep them away from the temple gate!
Price : 3 120,00 €
A magnificent Berber silver bracelet (Kabylia - Algeria) dating from the 19th century decorated with green and yellow "cloisonne" enamels and silver hexagonal nails ... This bracelet opens with a pine and an ornamental silver chain (key) ...
Price : 525,00 €
A splendid silver ring with an "open" body and set in gilded brass, surmounted by a magnificent carnelian cabochon... This ring is solidly built and comes from Afghanistan... About a hundred years old with a beautiful patina...
Price : 455,00 €
An old box pendant (19th century) from Afghanistan with a square carnelian in its center with Koranic writings ... The back of the box and its refined work with floral motifs make this pendant a beautiful old piece .. There are still colored enamelled decorations ...
The chain has a length of 11.81 in.
The box measures 1.85 x 2.95 in (USA) (including the four small silver and granulation pendants).
A georgeous pair of cuffs in silver ornated with differents stones, barroque pearls , coloured glass beads and green jade ... These bracelets were founded in Bukkara (Uzbekistan) ... These were worn during the wedding ceremony ... They were part of the dowry ... Dating from 19th century ... They can be opened with two pins on both sides ...
Price : 3 300,00 €
A typical Touareg ring in silver and copper dating from the 19th century is originating from Mali (Sarakole). The motifs are inspireted by card game.
Price : 495,00 €
A georgious pair of old Turkmen bracelets (early 20th century) ... these bracelets come from the Yomut ethnic group ... the two central flowers are typically motifs of this people ... very beautiful patina of use !
Price : 950,00 €
A beautiful pair of silver, gilded, coral and turquoise earrings from Bukhara, Uzbekistan dating from early 20th century.
Price : 495,00 €
A beautiful Native American ring (Zuni) ... As often, the turquoise is old and the body is recent. Nice work of granulation on the body of the ring and set closed ...
Price : 311,00 €
A beautiful ring from early 20th century from Nepal with characteristic saddle design with an amber bead and wich could be worn on any finger ... this type of ring was worn on the fingers but also in the hair ... pretty granulations and floral motives on the sides of the body of the ring ...
A pretty ring from Rajasthan where dominate the floral and eternity motives for a perpetual dance.
Price : 325,00 €
A silver agate ring (Tibetan D'zi) ... Found in Nepal and dating from the early 20th century ... This excavated agate is even much older ! Very nice ornamental silver work ...
Price : 480,00 €
A pair of 20 kt gold earrings (early 20th century) part of the dowry of married women from Karnataka (South India) ... This type of earrings were worn directly on the earlobe ( large hole): obviously to make them wearable by western women, they are adapted with a gilded hook clasp ... They are called "Kirtimukha" ...
In reference, see book: "Earrings" by Waltraud GANGULY edited by B. R. Publishing Corporation
A very pretty and feminine Chinese silver ring adorned with a jade bead ( jadeite ) ... This ring dates from the beginning of the 20th century and attests on its body the refinement of ancient China ( floral motives ) ...
Price : 315,00 €
A splendid ancien (19th c.) pair of Berber head ornaments from Morocco ... decorated in upper part with amber beads on a small fibula with floral decoration ... as central elements, 2 silver pendants in big drops ornated with rubies ... on the lower part, 8 silver chains and coral with ancient coins (1320 - Moroccan calendar) … for collectors !
Price : 5 250,00 €
A pair of 22 kt gold earrings from Gujarat in India ... These 20th century earrings are typical of those that can be found in the big cities of India, especially like Jaipur ...
Price : 420,00 €
A silver bracelet dating from the early 20th century is typical of Rajasthan, whose balls on trimmings are supposed to represent pearls ...
Pin clasp ...
In wealthy families, this type of bracelet also existed in gold on trimmings ...
A pair of 23 kt gold earrings from Rajasthan (India) dating from the beginning of the 20th century ... This pair of earrings is of a great decoration refinement in the shape "a folded" ribbon" ... They were suitable for easy wearing by any woman (gold hook) ...
Price : 3 500,00 €
A splendid pair of Turkmen (Tekke Tribe) bracelets in silver and gildings adorned with three cornelian beads dating from the beginning of the 20th century.
Their advantage is that they can be worn separately. (Separate purchase possible for 325 €)
This "single row" model makes them even more attractive!
A silver ring decorated with a mobile turquoise scarab as a copy on an ancient Egyptian jewel ...
Price : 900,00 €
A ring from northern India but found in Jaipur in silver, amber and two turquoises beads ... very beautiful patina of use ... This closed set ring dates from the beginning of the 20th century ...
Price : 385,00 €
A splendid silver spiral "Miao" torque found in the northern part of Thailand (Chiang Mai) and dating from the mid-20th century ... This heavy torque is however wearable !
Price : 1 650,00 €
A silver ring with in bezel setting one cut garnet bead (central) and around 1 moonstone, 4 garnets and 1 aquamarine (all cut) ...
Superb work !
This ring was found in Goa in India and probably dates from the 1970s. The tray in its length measures 1.929 in and in its width 1.378 in (USA).
A silver ring (copper set) adorned with a magnificent rectangular lapis lazuli and beveled on its four sides ... This ring was found in Kabul in Afghanistan ... The lapis is very beautiful! This ring dates from the 60s ... Even if the lapis is older ... The tray is 0.98 in long and 0.59 in wide (USA) ... This men's ring goes very well with women !
Price : 495,00 €
Topped in bezel setting with an intaglio rock crystal (meaning = "May god bless you"), a silver and gilded copper ring ... Marvelous !
Of course, as often, the intaglio is older than the body of the ring !
A very beautiful "saddle" ring in silver and turquoise from Tibet and dating from the beginning of the 20th century ... Traditionally this type of ring was worn in the hair or on the finger ... Perfect state and very beautiful patina of use ! The body of the ring in dragon-shaped is particularly refined and gorgeous !
Price : 495,00 €
A Navajo Amerindian ring in silver and turquoise dating from the early 20th century ... In this case, the granulation work around the ring and the irregular dimension of the volume of the turquoise make it a rare and authentic ring ... The setting is made on multiple claws all around ... Nice work on the silver of the body of the ring with a very beautiful patina of use ... The plate of
the turquoise is 1.25 in and width 0.90 in (USA) ...
A pretty ring in 22 ct sold gold ornated with an eye agate representing a bird ... The body of the ting very refined ornated with a beautiful granulation and the god eye, wich brings luck, is from Iran et dated from early 20th century.
Price : 1 400,00 €
This old Kazak ring (1st part of the 20th century) is in silver, mika and paper ... This kind of ring is now difficult to find ... Very beautiful work and patina of use ... Perfect state of conservation !
Price : 435,00 €
A pair of Uzbek silver and enamel bracelets from the Samarkand area (early 20th century) ... Typically Muslim by their design and color (Green dominance) ... These bracelets are light and easy to wear ...
Price : 650,00 €
A beautiful G'au (travel box) from Nepal: this "Buddhist" box is supposed to protect its owner from evil spirits ... This type of refined G'au (filigrane gilded silver, various stones - turquoises, lapis, coral, ...). These ornaments dating from the '60s of great precision were often intended for export. Here, homage is paid to Hanuman, the Monkey God. In Nepal, Hinduism, often described as Hymalaian, borrowed much from Tantric Buddhism. Inside the box, another sculpture representing the sitting Buddha.
Price : 3 750,00 €
A splendid coral necklace (3 rows) from southern Italy (Toro Del Greco – locality close to Naples). This region is well known for the quality of its ancient coral! The clasp is made of silver.
Price : 1 950,00 €
A gorgeous silver, lapis lazuli, turquoises necklace from the Pashtun nomadic Kuchis (Cushi) tribes from Afghanistan ... This choker dates from the middle of the 20th century ...
Price : 1 250,00 €
A very beautiful old iranian ring ( early 20th century ) in silver ornated with a cornelian bead with koranic enamelled writings.
The body of the ring is highly refined in typical persian finishion ...
This old ring is typical of Tuareg jewelry from the Sahara desert and this type of craft is still practiced today ... The patina of this one is very beautiful and attests to the fact that it dates from the first half of the 20th century!
This type of ring can also be worn as a pendant with a simple cord ...
A splendid and "exquisite" pair of moghul type earrings dating from the second half of the 20th century in 18 kt gold and cut rose quartz ... Enamel and diamonds add to this typical refinement of Moghul Art !
Price : 2 225,00 €
An ornamental men's ring in silver and copper and Venice pearl (colored glass paste) ... This ring dates from the beginning of the 20th century and comes from Iran ... Very nice silver work on the body of the ring .. Originally, this Venetian pearl was exchange currency ...
Price : 495,00 €
A gorgeous pair of earrings found in Jaipur in India and typical of Mughal art (20 kt gold and green enamel) ... The two bottom beads are turquoise and each earring is adorned in bezel setting of 7 diamonds ... Elegance and refinement!
Price : 3 640,00 €
A Tuareg silver ring dating from the early 20th century ... This ring is from the Sahara ... Pretty granulations ... The shape and the patterns are inspired by card games ...
Price : 455,00 €
A 20ct gold necklace and lapis lazuli : these beads (75) of raw lapis come from Afghanistan even if the faceted gold elements (25) and the assembly are made in Rajasthan in India ... This necklace is mounted on steel wire. The clasp is a golden carabiner ...
Price : 1 950,00 €
A very nice ring in 22 ct solid gold ornated with a pretty eye agate with a intaglio representing a warrior. From Iran, it is dated from the early 20th century … Look also the beautiful work on the body of the ring.
Price : 2 650,00 €
A splendid pair of bracelets from late 19th century in sterling silver from Gujarat in India ... this type of bracelet was offered for the wedding of brides : their value was definited by the finition and beauty but also by the weight ... rarely worn , they were part of the dowry ... these bracelets open with a pin and a hinge ... the indicated price is for the pair ...
Price : 1 500,00 €
A pair of 20 kt gold earrings in the shape of a leaf of the Pipal (Bodhi Tree) ... Coming from Gujarat (India), the pipal is a very ancient tree and sacred for both Hindus and Buddhist ... These earrings date from the beginning of the 20th century.
Price : 1 500,00 €
A typically Moroccan silver ring with the engraving of the famous 5-pointed star (pentacle) and dating from the beginning of the 20th century.
Very nice patina of use.
A silver bracelet from Rajasthan (India) often to surround other bracelets worn at the same time. It is possible to put it aside (see opening!).
This bracelet is classic which combines beauty and simplicity!
A silver man ring from Iran (dating from the middle of the 20th century) ornated with a cabochon sapphire stone ... on both sides, six Burmese cut sapphires ... a real little sculpture on the hand !
Price : 1 455,00 €
This ring in silver is extraordinary because of the central bead called “dZi bead”, bead coming from Tibet and other himalayan areas supposed to have a protected power on the carrier. This ring comes from Iran and dates from early 20th century.
Price : 510,00 €
A ring (Safavid style) from Iran (early 20th century) with a hexagonal plate and golden patterns ... The gilded work and silver on the side is refined!
Very nice patina of use.
This pretty ottoman silver ring showing the stamp of Suleyman the magnificent is ornated with gilded copper craws. It dates early 20th century.
Price : 385,00 €
Found in the south of Italy (Sorrento), a magnificent ring in 18ct solid white gold and coral pearl ... The body of this ring and the pearl are of great beauty!
Price : 750,00 €
A splendid big pair of silver and gilding earrings, two carnelian beads from Turkmenistan ("Tekke" tribe) and dating from the first half of the 20th century ...
Price : 750,00 €
A very pretty carved silver ring set with a white agate with patterns that evoke a pretty bloom ...
This type of ring is called "flowery" agate ... Often this type of agate was found in Sicily ...
Of Iranian origin, very nice work on the body of the ring and beautiful patina of use!
This tulip shaped silver pendant adorned with 5 beads of cornelian is from Turkmenistan (Ersari Tribe) ... The pendant itself sizes 5.19 in high by 3.34 in wide ... The silver chain measures 30.70 in . This pendant protects the wearer ...
Price : 645,00 €
A very beautiful bracelet from old Kazakstan (early 20th century) in silver adorned with three classic medallions (red card and mika).
Everything is very refined on the silver work of this bracelet.
A splendid necklace in amber (fossilized resin) made up of a large number of small beads connected by small silver elements ... This necklace by definition is very old because real amber dates back millions of years !
Price : 2 800,00 €
A Turkmen silver ring adorned with a superb cornelian and pretty granulations ... This ring is over 100 years old ... Very beautiful patina of use ...
Price : 315,00 €
A silver ring set with an Iranian turquoise ... The work on the silver is very original and this ring can be worn by men and women!
This ring dates from the 1st half of the 20th century...
A lovely pair of 20 kt gold earrings with faceted turquoise beads from northern India but found in Jaipur ... These earrings date from the first half of the 20th century.
The refined gold elements are typically radja ... The clasps date from the British colonial period before 1948 !
A 20 ct gold ring ornated with a sapphire bead ... The body of this ring is beautifully crafted and filigreed with underneath the eye of God ... The sapphire bead probably comes originally from a necklace ... This ring comes from Iran and dates from the first half of the 20th century ...
Price : 4 500,00 €
A very fine and graceful antique turquoise necklace and ten tubular elements in 20 ct gold ... this jewel comes from the north of India ... and these elements date from the first half of the 20th century ...
Price : 810,00 €
A beautiful Native American ring (Navajo) ... As often, the turquoise is old and the body is recent. Nice work of granulation on the body of the ring and set closed ...
Price : 395,00 €
A georgeous Navajo (Arizona) silver ring decorated with feathers and two coral beads and a turquoise bead... Very nice refined work dating from the first half of the 20th century ... A rarity!
Price : 1 350,00 €
A silver "Scythian" bracelet (Indo-European from Eurasia) from northern India (Himachal Pradesh) ... Decorated at both ends with the head of mythical elephant-dragons called Makara : The Makara is an animal from the mythological bestiary of India (elephant trunk, crocodile teeth and fish tail) ...
Price : 375,00 €
A beautiful ring in silver from Mexico (stamped "made in Mexico") representing a rider (with typical sombrero) on a horse that kicks out ... on the sides of the body of the ring, the representation of a seahorse (hippocampus) ... This ring date from the 60ties ...
Price : 395,00 €
An old Chinese silver ring dating from the 19th century ... The size is self-adaptable ... It is decorated with floral patterns ...
Price : 395,00 €
A pair of 18k gold and lapis lazuli earrings from Jaipur (India). Lapis lazuli comes from Afghanistan ... Splendid quality of lapis!
I choose and like them for its drop shape.
Dating from early 20th century, a splendid Tibetan trumpet composed of a big shell covered with a worked silver frame - floral and animal motives - and coral and turquoise beads ... On the center of the trumpet a "Vajra", and an exceptional filigree work ...
Price : 3 500,00 €
A pair of 22 kt gold earrings from Gujarat, India ... (20th century)
These earrings are typical of those that can be found in the big cities of India, especially like Jaipur.
A more or less 100 years old 5-row Yemeni necklace from Sana'a... This family necklace is in silver and coral... Refinement and beautiful patina of use!
Price : 1 200,00 €
A Hindu brass mask representing the goddess "Kalima" destroyer of all things ... The mask is crowned with skulls. This brass mask dates from the end of the 19th century and as Kalima often sticks out its tongue ... Above the eyes, eyebrows in the shape of dark red flames ...
The mask is placed on a base and measures only 16.92 in high.
A very beautiful old ring (early 20th century) from Iran with a salfavid silver motif on the sides ... this ring is exceptional for its intaglio on blue sapphire in the shape of a scorpion ... the salfavids reigned over Persia from 1501 to 1736 and come from a Sunni "Sufi" militant religious movement founded in the 15th century (especially in the cities of Tabriz, Quazvin, and Isfahan) ...
Price : 950,00 €
A necklace ornated with 2 ancient amber beads and 5 resin beads and 8 silver beads found in Jaipur and dating from the 20th century ...
Price : 725,00 €
An Iranian silver ring adorned with two birds smooching and dating from the first half of the 20th century.
Charming !
A wonderful and original plexiglass ring ornated with six stones (turquoise, amethyste, rubis, glass pearl and topaze) ... this is typicaly "moghul" style ... found in Jaipur (India) ... dating from half 20th century ... (the size cannot be changed!)
Price : 515,00 €
A silver ring adorned with a garnet with the effigy of Alexander the Great ... 4 claws.
Very nice patina of use!
This ring is of Persian origin.
An antique silver ring with a cornelian intaglio represanting Alexander the Great ... This ring is built like an altar with four pillars (early 20th century) ...
Price : 480,00 €
A Turkmen "Tekke" bracelet in silver, gilding and set with 3 carnelian beads ... The bracelet dates from the mid-20th century. Refined in its finish: floral ornament (on the edge) and fine silver plating in relief.
Beautiful patina of use!
The opening of the bracelet measures 1.18 in (USA).
A splendid silver bracelet ornated with 12 jade cabochon beads coming from Burma and dating from early 20th century ... This bracelet is very confortable because it is braided and flexible ... very nice work ... it is closed by a pin ...
Price : 2 990,00 €
A old ring (early 20th century) in 21 ct gold from Afghanistan (Kabul) ... Adorned with a beautiful ruby cabochon ... The weight of the ruby cabochon is about 1.5 ct ...
Price : 5 990,00 €
An 18 kt gold "slave" snake bracelet adorned with a spinel cut on its head ... This type of bracelet has practically a "universal" origin.
It opens and has a safety chain.
This type of bracelet is called "slave" because it was used in Europe and around the Indian Ocean at the time of slavery ...
The more valuable the materials, the more these objects ment that the person who wore them were considered as free.
This jewel dates from the first half of the 20th century.
The setting of the stone is closed but open below to let the light pass.
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Our collection of necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets, from around the world, will delight fans of extraordinary ethnic pieces and patinated by time.
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A variety of unusual collectible and decorative items from other cultures (Shamanic or ceremonial masks, saddles, headdresses, belts, swords and various objects of all kinds, from Central Asia, Far East, of the Indian continent and Amerindian items, even from some countries of North Africa, sub-Saharan and Ethiopia etc. ...) that join the spirit of the Cabinets of Curiosity.
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A selection of the most beautiful pieces already sold
These jewels are no longer in my catalog, but they remain in my memories and in my heart ...
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